Who Will Replace Hoke at Michigan

[palinurus]

Almost. It's a half-baked potato currently.

FIFY

 

[Cackalacky]

They may actually have to do what USc did last year to keep what recruits they can in the fold.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

I think the Rich Rod firing was their biggest mistake. He would have won there.

 

[ACamp1900]

I think the Rich Rod firing was their biggest mistake. He would have won there.

He's better than what they have now....

 

[palinurus]

But, but, but....he's not a Michigan Man!

 

[NDohio]

A baked potato wearing a headset may turn out better results at this point.....

Isn't that what they have right now?

With the exception of the headset, yes.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

He's better than what they have now....

They would have scored at will with the skill guys there the past few years. Now that's happening with lesser talent in Tucson.

 

[ickythump1225]

No one should replace Hoke. He's a Michigan man, he should stay there for some time. Unless they want to replace him Ty Willingham, Charlie Weis, or Lane Kiffin. Then I would support the move.

 

[TheChosen1]

No one should replace Hoke. He's a Michigan man, he should stay there for some time. Unless they want to replace him Ty Willingham, Charlie Weis, or Lane Kiffin. Then I would support the move.

So Charlie Weis?

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

So Charlie Weis?

Yes. Or Ty Willingham.

 

[greyhammer90]

Tennessee fans last night were telling me that they're terrified of Butch Jones leaving. I know Jones coached at Central Michigan but I don't think Michigan has the pull anymore to realistically poach Tennessee's coach.

 

[ulukinatme]

Lane Kiffin is the obvious answer still.

 

[yankeeND]

Tennessee fans last night were telling me that they're terrified of Butch Jones leaving. I know Jones coached at Central Michigan but I don't think Michigan has the pull anymore to realistically poach Tennessee's coach.

He looks like he is going to turn it around there fast. His team plays very hard for him and if his recruiting class stays together, then he will have had assembled nice back to back hauls that will surprise next year IMO.

 

[NDRock]

He looks like he is going to turn it around there fast. His team plays very hard for him and if his recruiting class stays together, then he will have had assembled nice back to back hauls that will surprise next year IMO.

Agree. I like Jones but don't want him to be too good. Living in east Tennessee, as an Irish fan, would be unbearable if UT becomes elite.

 

[dmort]

Harbaugh would be my choice.

 

[Grahambo]

Harbaugh would be my choice.

Schefter is reporting his sources say John is the one they want, not Jim and that it's quite possible.

 

[ickythump1225]

Tennessee fans last night were telling me that they're terrified of Butch Jones leaving. I know Jones coached at Central Michigan but I don't think Michigan has the pull anymore to realistically poach Tennessee's coach.

It's not just Michigan vs. Tennessee, it's the B1G vs the SEC. SEC territory is rich with elite talent so recruiting is much easier. Bielema left Wiscy to go to Arkansas. I think we're at the point where being able to coach an SEC team, even traditionally poor ones like Miss St., is seen as a destination job. If you win the conference, even with 2 losses, you'll probably be in the playoffs. In fact during the SEC's title run only Cam Newton led Auburn and the 09 Crimson Tide were undefeated on the year.

 

[D-BOE34]

Hope Butch doesn't get poached. I would love to have him when BK leaves.

 

[Old Man Mike]

We have side-by-side threads here on Hoke's replacement and Charlie Weis. Do the math.


.... math: ND leaves Michigan 50 games behind in leading winning percentage by 2020.

 

[enrico514]

Tyrone should be the front runner to replace Hoke but I'm not sure about the golf course situation in Ann Arbor!

 

[Cackalacky]

Schefter is reporting his sources say John is the one they want, not Jim and that it's quite possible.

Yes. This is my understanding too. They want Jon.

 

[RyCo1983]

Yes. This is my understanding too. They want Jon.

I believe John makes about 7 million a year. He'd have to take a pay cut, or UM will have to one up Bama and pay him more than Saban.

 

[Cackalacky]

I believe John makes about 7 million a year. He'd have to take a pay cut, or UM will have to one up Bama and pay him more than Saban.

I didn't say thy could afford him . But I know that is their top prefernce.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

Either Harbaugh would be a coup.

 

[GoldenDomer]

 

[irishroo]

Schefter is reporting his sources say John is the one they want, not Jim and that it's quite possible.

Any idea why? John is clearly a great football coach, but Jim is a UM alum, a proven, elite college coach, and has plenty of rumors circulating about him being unhappy in his current situation. Seems like he'd be the more attractive candidate, at least from UM's perspective.

 

[stlnd01]

Any idea why? John is clearly a great football coach, but Jim is a UM alum, a proven, elite college coach, and has plenty of rumors circulating about him being unhappy in his current situation. Seems like he'd be the more attractive candidate, at least from UM's perspective.

His, um, rather strong personality may be a turn-off to some. Also wonder if there's some bad blood one way or the other from the last time around in 2011.
And it's not like John is without Michigan ties. Went to high school in Ann Arbor and coached for some Michigan Men early in his career. You could see him being ready to move on from Baltimore, especially after the Ray Rice business. And he'd be a huge hire for Michigan.

 

[phgreek]

Michigan's a much bigger job than Wisconsin. You can go to the Rose Bowl year after year at Wisconsin and no one really notices, or gives you the resources to do more. That's why Bielema left. If you go to the Rose Bowl at Michigan you're basically the second coming of Bo. Do it twice and you practically are Bo.
I think they'll expect a "better" coach than Andersen (just like we would). Whether they can get one is a different story.

I'll take your word for it on the Bo effect.

I do think a solid, competent, proven teacher/coach is what skunky needs right now...not a CEO type big name...but yea they'll go for name.

Now that we aren't playing them I either want high comedy via the likes of kiffy or a solid pick to see them get it together. Either would be fun to watch...

My guess is no one named Harbaugh will be the coach there...ever. But if I had to pick, I'd actually pick Jim.

 

[GATTACA!]

His, um, rather strong personality may be a turn-off to some. Also wonder if there's some bad blood one way or the other from the last time around in 2011.
And it's not like John is without Michigan ties. Went to high school in Ann Arbor and coached for some Michigan Men early in his career. You could see him being ready to move on from Baltimore, especially after the Ray Rice business. And he'd be a huge hire for Michigan.

I think thats why he is perfect for college. By the time his players are fed up with his shit they are graduating.

 

[phgreek]

I think thats why he is perfect for college. By the time his players are fed up with his shit they are graduating.

...and he squeezed every single drop of talent and effort out of them...